Today is Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015. Here is almost everything you need to know, sports and news wise, before you do whatever you do today:

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PHILS OFFENSE EXPLODES IN 14-8 WIN OVER THE METSThe Phillies (53-80) defeated the Mets (73-59) to snap their 10-game skid against their division rival in a offensive explosion, 14-8. The Phils scored five runs in the 3rd to get a 5-0 lead and scored another in the 5th against starter Jonathan Niese before Aaron Harang gave up four runs of his own, including a two-run homer from Yoenis Cespedes, in the bottom of the inning before he was relieved.

The Phillies would strike back with eight runs off the Met bullpen, which showed signs of concerns with Bobby Parnell, Eric O'Flaherty, and Carlos Torres giving up all eight runs in the troubling 6th. RF Darnell Sweeney went two-for-five with three RBI and scored two runs of his own, while 1B Darin Ruf went three-for-five with six RBI, all of which came with two outs, and his 7th homer of the season.

Jeanmar Gomez got the win (2-3) as he went two innings and gave up two runs on five hits and a strikeout. Niese got the loss (8-10) and went five innings as he gave up six runs on seven hits and struck out two.

KIKO ALONSO, JOSH HUFF EXPECTED TO PLAY THURSDAYSurprise, surprise with Kiko. The linebacker was supposed to make his debut last Saturday in Green Bay, but the Oregon product missed the game due to a nagging leg injury. He told reporters Tuesday that he was going to make his debut and get in for a few series, which is very important. Similar to QB Sam Bradford, Alonso missed all of last season with an ACL injury during an offseason workout.

Josh Huff is also expected to play Thursday after missing Saturday's game due to the recent death of his god brother. He said his mind was somewhere else when he returned to the NovaCare Complex last Thursday, but he told reporters that he expects to play Thursday as well.

Can't wait to get back out on the field Thursday and get into the swing of things. In loving memory, Rell and AntAWayne

Cody Parkey's status for Thursday is also still up in the air, but he should be fine for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. So we might see more of Kip Smith against the Jets. Marcus Smith and Zach Ertz didn't practice Tuesday, but Riley Cooper returned after sitting out on Monday. (REPORT)

'NOVA RB PRODUCT KEVIN MONANGAI CUT, ROSTER AT 75Former Villanova running back Kevin Monangai was one of three players that were moved from the active roster on Tuesday, as the former Wildcat was cut. The Eagles also officially placed rookie cornerback JaCorey Shepherd on injured reserve after tearing an ACL during camp, and waived linebacker Emmanuel Acho after suffering a hand injury that requires surgery.

Monangai had 10 carries for 87 yards and a touchdown in the second preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. So along with the battle for the third QB spot between Matt Barkley and the prophet Tim Tebow, expect another showdown at running back between Kenjon Barner and Raheem Mostert. It might come down to special teams with both. (REPORT)

Also, this beauty of a billboard, first spotted by Dan Trobman (@danblah25), created by the branding agency 160over90:

FLYERS, CAPITALS WON'T PLAY IN ROOKIE GAME IN 2015
The Flyers and Washington Capitals have played in seven rookie games against each other dating back to 2007. It won't happen again in 2015, according to Phantoms radio broadcaster Bob Rotruck, via Bill Meltzer. The Caps have decided to be a part of a rookie camp tournament in South Florida. Washington would have hosted this season's version if it happened, but it won't. The Flyers won five out of the seven contests, including the last three. No word on if the team will find a new partner for a rookie scrimmage this fall. (REPORT)

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DEFLATEGATE RULING TO BE MADE BY END OF WEEK
U.S. District Court Judge Richard M. Berman did not make a ruling on Deflategate, or as Deadspin and I like to call it, Ballghazi, on Tuesday. He sent a memo stating that the ruling would come by the end of this week. Let's hope so. (REPORT)

'SUPERFLY' SNUKA CHARGED WITH GIRLFRIEND'S DEATH
I wasn't born when 'Superfly' was one of the World Wrestling Federation's top stars, mainly because he was a decade before I was alive. The thrilling 80's wrestler was charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Nancy Argentino back in 1983. Horrible news to hear. (REPORT)

DIKEMBE MUTOMBO'S #55 TO BE RETIRED BY ATLANTA
WAVE THAT INDEX FINGER PEOPLE! Former Sixer and soon-to-be NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo will have his #55 retired by the Atlanta Hawks on November 24, when the team takes on the Boston Celtics. Mutombo played with the Hawks from 1996-2001 before he was traded in the middle of 2001 to the Sixers during the team's memorable run to the NBA Finals. And also one of Geico's greatest ads ever.

TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY RECAPIf you're a huge soccer fan (or more commonly known as football in other places), you probably knew that Tuesday was deadline day for all international transfers to get done. Here were 13 key transfers and loans from the past few days:

ISLANDER SET UP AT THE BARCLAYS CENTER IS WEIRDIt'll take some time to get used to, but remember, the beautiful arena that I really want to go for an event wasn't built for hockey, and the New York Islanders knew that.

MCDONALD'S ALL-DAY BREAKFAST BEGINS OCTOBER 6Breakfast for lunch? Breakfast for dinner? Breakfast for breakfast? Add McDonald's to the places where you can get breakfast whenever. The fast-food chain is answering the calls of the people and will start serving breakfast all day beginning October 6. So when the Flyers score four or more goals this season, you can get your Egg McMuffins whenever!

GOOGLE CHANGES LOGO SLIGHTLY, BUT STILL COLORFULGoogle changed their logo Tuesday to make it more "simple, friendly, and approachable." It's the sixth time that the company has changed their logo in the 17-year history. Their old logo was the basis of two previous logos, dating back to May of 1999.

CHIPOTLE TO DELIVER TO 40 COLLEGES THIS FALLThe digital age has come upon us in a very big way, mainly for college students at some campuses nationwide. Chipotle has teamed up with delivery company Tapingo to deliver to 40 college campuses beginning this fall, with hopes to grow to over 100 campuses by next spring. Chipotle also has delivery services with Order Up and Postmates, the latter of which you can use in Philly to get your burrito, taco, or bowl fixings. As for the campus delivery, Penn State students are very lucky. (REPORT)

TODAY IN HISTORY

EVENTS

1789: The United States Department of Treasury is founded.

1939: The free city of Danzig (now Gdańsk, Poland) is annexed by Nazi Germany during World War II. "FOR POLAND?!" - Joe Colistra, La Salle History Teacher